Space Research and Development in ! the Philippines

EGULUS! R! SPACETECH SPACETECH! Dr. Rogel Mari Sese EGULUS! SPACETECH! RSPACETECH! ! Program Leader, National SPACE Development Program Focal Person, Philippine Space Science Education Program SPACETECH!

SPACETECH! Challenges of Philippine Space R&D NO DIRECT ACCESS TO SPACE The Philippines has no direct access to space (e.g. satellites, launchers etc.) ! ! RELIANT ON SATELLITE DATA PROVIDERS Despite having two orbital slot allocations, we do not have any satellite in orbit; ! ! MINIMAL NUMBER OF TRAINED EXPERTS The country has a very small pool of trained astrophysicists, space scientists and engineers; ! ! SMALL SPACE R&D AND INDUSTRY No existing full capability to develop rockets and payloads to high altitudes and outer space. ! ! NO SPACE POLICY AND AGENCY The Philippines is not a signatory to most international space treaties and currently has no space agency to implement a cohesive space development strategy. Space-Related Programs and Activities

Optical and Radio Astronomy since 1897 !

Rocket Development Program in the 1970s!

AGILA-2 Telecommunications Satellite in 1990s!

Committee on Space Technology and Applications (COSTA)!

Philippine Space Science Education Program!

10-Year Baseline Research of Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA)!

Philippine Microsat Program and PEDRO Project!

National Space Development and Utilization Policy and National Space Agency!

National SPACE Development Program!

Cost Benefit Analysis of a National Space Program Who conducts space research?

Major universities through various programs -mostly through degree programs not directly related to space; ! Government agencies and institutions - as end-users and more focused on applications ! Private companies and NGOs - supports academe and government in R&D ! SSTA 10-Year Baseline Research Outcomes

Functions of a space agency is distributed to various government agencies and units. ! There is a need for a National Space Policy that would create a cohesive and unified strategy for short, medium and long term space development. ! There is also a need for a National Space Agency that would all issues related to space that would affect the nation. ! Identify key areas for space development that would serve as its niche in the global space community and develop the necessary tangible and intangible assets. ! Education and industry funding support should be provided to create a strong space R&D and robust space industry. ! Enhance national and international cooperation through joint projects that would be beneficial to all parties involved. SSTA 10-Year Baseline Research Outcomes

The SSTA Baseline Research also identified numerous areas for space research and development needed by the Philippines, namely: ! Application of Global Navigation Satellite Systems Space Weather Meteorology Climate Change Mitigation Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Natural and Human Resources Assessment and Management Solid Earth Dynamics Transportation Agriculture and Fisheries Aquamarine and Oceanography Health Safety and Management Areas for Future PH Space R&D

Space Sub-System Production ! ! Satellite Assembly,Integration and Test Facilities ! ! Space Applications and Services ! ! THREE STAGES CONFIGURATION Launch Vehicle Services and Facilities

Swiss Space Systems Holding SA Confidential – March 2014 3 National Space Development and Utilization Policy

The NSDUP serves as the primary strategic roadmap for national space development in the next decade focusing on areas of space science and technology applications that would address national issues and concerns. ! The Policy focuses on six (6) Key Development Areas namely: ! National Security and Development ! Hazard Management and Climate Studies ! Space Research and Development ! Space Industry Capacity Building ! Space Education and Awareness ! International Cooperation Framework of the NSDUP “The Philippines will focus on space applications that can preserve and enhance the country’s national security and promote development that is beneficial to all Filipinos.”

“Through international partnerships and “The Philippines will develop and utilize space science collaborations, the Philippines will become a and technology applications to enhance its hazard key player in the ASEAN and global space management and disaster mitigation strategy as well c o m m u n i t y b y p r o v i d i n g s i g n i fi c a n t as ensure the nation’s resiliency to climate change.” contributions and capabilities on space science and technology applications.”

“The Philippines aims to establish a sustainable pool of trained space scientists, engineers and communicators that will be critical for the country’s “To spur rapid scientific growth, the Philippines future space program and increasing public will focus on conducting research and awareness on its value and benefits.” development endeavours in vital areas of space science, technology and allied fields.”

“The Philippines will create a robust and thriving space industry to support the country’s space program through private sector involvement and cooperations.” ReliancePHL-MICROSAT on RS / GIS TechnologiesPROGRAM MICROSATELLITE DEVELOPMENT

The Philippines is schedule to launch i t s f i r s t m i c r o satellite named 3. Highly Skilled and Globally CompetitiveDIWATA in the 1st S&T Human Resources Quarter of 2016;

MICROSAT Team

LIDAR Team Philippine Earth Data Resource Philippine Earth Data Resources Observatory Observation (PEDRO) Center Try Zero-G Program through Kibo ABC

The Philippines is looking forward to further participation in microgravity experiments through the Kibo ABC; National SPACE Development Program To expedite/sustain the recent progress in space development, the National SPACE Development Program was conceptualised to lay the preliminary groundwork and necessary infrastructure needed prior to the creation of the National Space Agency. ! One of the main goals of the NSDP is to create the following documents for future space development: ! National Space Research and Development Agenda! ! Satellite Development Roadmap! ! Satellite Data Sharing and Management Protocol SUMMARY

The Philippines needs to address and embark on developing space technology to keep up with the rest of the world and to address national security issues. ! There is a need to develop local capabilities, both in terms of human resources and infrastructure, to sustain space research and development; ! Developing space technology is highly beneficial and advantageous for the economy and the nation in the long run. ! The National SPACE Development Program will jumpstart the growth of SSTA and lay the groundwork for the future space agency. ! The Philippines is actively looking for joint collaborations and partnerships in space research and development. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!